June 2, 2026 — The draft Constitutional Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On the International Center for Digital Technologies" was adopted by the deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis and sent to the Senate — establishing a dedicated legal jurisdiction for global tech companies operating from Uzbekistan.
Today, the Oliy Majlis concluded its hearings on the Constitutional Law on the International Digital Technology Centre – Enterprise Uzbekistan. The bill was reviewed across multiple hearings, including a detailed article-by-article review in the second hearing, before deputies voted to pass it following the third and final hearing.
The bill was passed by deputies and referred to the Senate for further consideration.
The law establishes a simplified framework for company registration, licensing, and business operations within Enterprise Uzbekistan. Residents will operate under international commercial standards rather than Uzbekistan's existing regulatory structure — with the legal foundation based on elements of English and Welsh Common Law and the standards of leading international financial centres.
The law’s primary purpose is to create the conditions for digital technology development and to attract global tech companies — including major international players — to operate in Uzbekistan. It establishes a framework for structuring investment deals, including in startup projects and venture transactions, giving international investors and founders the legal instruments they are already familiar with. The special legal regime itself operates through 2100, providing the long-term certainty that global companies need to make strategic commitments.
The law includes explicit protections for intellectual property and investments within Enterprise Uzbekistan. Cloud technology operators will be required to ensure data security, integrity, and availability — a provision added specifically to address the needs of international technology businesses handling sensitive cross-border data.
To support residents in day-to-day operations, the law provides for a One-Stop-Shop system for registration and management, giving companies a single point of entry for interacting with government bodies — removing the need to navigate multiple agencies.
During preparation for the final hearing, a number of clarifying amendments were introduced. These include data security requirements for cloud technology operations within Enterprise Uzbekistan — covering data integrity, protection, and reliability — as well as enhanced guarantees for investor rights and protections for lawful investment interests.
Deputies noted that passing the law is expected to increase the IT sector's share of GDP, grow direct foreign investment into Uzbekistan's digital economy, expand IT services exports, and strengthen Uzbekistan's position as a regional leader in digital technology.
12 September 2026
12 September 2026
12 September 2026
12 September 2026
